Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 26

The Moon is now a few days into the new cycle, so there is plenty to see when you look up in the sky tonight.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Friday, Dec. 26, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, 37% of the moon will be lit up tonight.

Without any visual aids, you can spot the Mares Crisium, Fecunditatis, and Serenitatis tonight. If you add binoculars, you'll also see the Endymion Crater and the Posidonius Crater. To see even more,...